Breaking admission updates, UTME news & campus gist from Nigerian universities
Real-time admission news and important announcements from Nigerian universities
📅 May 6, 2026
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has finally released the first batch admission list for 2026 entrance. Over 8,000 candidates across 50+ programs have been admitted.
Admission Highlights:
📅 May 5, 2026
The University of Ibadan (UI) has released the merit list for 2026 admission. Over 6,500 candidates qualified in the post-UTME examination.
Next Steps: Candidates should check the UI portal to confirm their admission status and begin registration processes.
→ Check Your Admission Status on UI Portal📅 May 4, 2026
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has extended the admission registration deadline to May 31, 2026, due to technical issues on their portal.
Recent admission announcements and status updates from Nigerian institutions
May 3, 2026
University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) has released the supplementary admission list. Check if you qualified in the second batch.
→ View UNN Supplementary ListMay 2, 2026
University of Benin admission portal is now live. All admitted students must complete registration within 2 weeks.
→ Check UNIBEN Cut-off Marks & GuideMay 1, 2026
12 Federal Polytechnics have released their 2026 admission lists. Engineering and IT programs are highly competitive.
→ Check All Polytechnic Admission ListsApril 30, 2026
Nigeria's 52 Colleges of Education start screening for 2026 admission. Check your institution's cut-off marks and requirements.
→ View College of Education Cut-off MarksCurrent cut-off marks for 2026 admission to Nigerian universities
| University/Program | Cut-off Mark | Status |
|---|---|---|
| UNILAG - Medicine | 250 | 🔴 High Demand |
| UI - Law | 245 | 🔴 Highly Competitive |
| OAU - Engineering | 200 | 🟡 Moderate |
| UNN - Computer Science | 180 | 🟢 Achievable |
| UNIBEN - Pharmacy | 220 | 🔴 High |
Trending campus news, student protests, and viral university stories
May 5, 2026
Nigerian students on Twitter have called for a boycott of the JAMB 2026 registration over the sudden 50% fee increase.
📈 TRENDINGMay 4, 2026
Students report continuous login failures on CAPS portal, leaving them unable to check admission status. JAMB yet to respond.
May 3, 2026
Over 2,000 students at major Nigerian universities still lack accommodation despite completing registration. Officials promise "urgent resolution."
May 2, 2026
Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) announces full scholarship program for 100 students entering Nigerian universities this year.
⭐ OPPORTUNITYImportant announcements and updates from JAMB and UTME examinations
May 1, 2026
New UTME syllabus for Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and English now available. Biology syllabus coming soon.
→ Download Updated UTME SyllabusApril 28, 2026
We analyzed 50,000 UTME results and found the top 10 mistakes students make. Here's how to avoid them...
→ Read Full Article: How to Avoid UTME MistakesApril 25, 2026
Confused about UTME registration? This complete guide walks you through every step from creating your JAMB profile to final submission.
→ Read UTME Registration GuideCommon questions about admission processes and updates
A: Most universities release supplementary lists 2-3 weeks after the main admission list. Check your institution's portal regularly for updates.
A: The national minimum is 140, but most universities have cut-off marks between 180-250 depending on the program. Check your specific university here.
A: Visit your university's admission portal (CAPS, JAMB, or university-specific portal) and log in with your JAMB registration number.
A: Yes. JAMB allows score appeals within 2 weeks of result release. Visit the JAMB portal to submit an appeal if you believe your score is incorrect.
A: Most universities require: birth certificate, O-level results, UTME result printout, JAMB admission letter, and sometimes a passport photo. Check your specific university's requirements.
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